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Michele Mirto is a robotics researcher focused on automating one of manufacturing’s most stubbornly manual tasks: wire harness assembly. His work centers on mechatronic integration, sensorized manipulation, and human-robot interaction for complex industrial operations. Mirto’s major contributions include developing a dual-arm robotic system with sensorized fingertips that can handle the dexterity and precision required for wiring harness production—a process long resistant to automation due to its high customization demands. His most cited paper (9 citations) introduces a robotic manipulator with tactile sensing to replicate human-like assembly, while his 2025 work on multi-modal sensing combines tactile and proximity data to enable intuitive human-robot collaboration, where operators teach tasks that robots then execute autonomously. Mirto has also designed a multi-modal sensor for anthropomorphic gripper fingertips, integrating force and proximity detection for adaptive grasping in unstructured environments. His research directly addresses industry bottlenecks, pushing toward fully automated wire harness manufacturing—a critical step for sectors like automotive and aerospace. With growing citation impact, Mirto is establishing himself as a key innovator in bridging mechatronics and intelligent manipulation for real-world production challenges.